2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Hilux. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Hilux. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Touareg | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
